National Night Out is tonight

All across America, people are encouraged to come out of their homes for an evening of getting to know their neighbors and work at preventing crime together.

Police officers and firefighters in many communities are involved with block and civic parties from 5-9 p.m.

People are encouraged to turn on their porch lights, unlock their doors, and congregate on porches and front lawns if there are no other events planned.

Just smiling and waving at neighbors might break the ice.

At Paul Weston Park in Weston Ranch in Stockton, there will be booths and bounce houses to encourage people to congregate.

In Lathrop, city staffers are also planning a party from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Generations Center, 450 Spartan Way. It's a way for city staffers to hand out information to residents, and members of the Lathrop Manteca Fire District will provide hot dogs and other snacks. Activities are also planned.

If you are having a National Night Out gathering, send us your photos by going to recordnet.com/nightout.

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